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in the season win total for 2003, i like the bears to go under. i can get under 7.5 -150, under 7 -120 or under 6.5 +130

[This message was edited by blue edwards on December 22, 2003 at 10:10 AM.]
 

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I don't understand "half a win" ????????

You win or you don't.
 

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nanuk, lets say the bears go 7-9 this year. if you had bears under 7, thats a push...if you have bears under 7.5, thats a winner.
 

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Under makes sense but let them finish preseason before you make the bet...

Thats just me
 

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I never like to lay -150 on any bet, so I'd have to go with under 7 -120 if I had to bet. Difference between 7 and 6.5 is quite huge because you're talking about a whole touchdown or lack thereof.
 

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touchdown???

i am talking about a bet for the bears total regular season wins.
 
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what does a touchdown have to do with total wins on the season??????????????

Blue, what it really comes down to is can they win 7 or only 6. It also comes down to how big a bet it is for you. If it is a fun bet, go for the 6.5. If it is a serious bet (which I guess all bets really are) I would play 7, save the .30. It will still take 8 to beat you and if it lands on 7 you have no action. You can also hedge the bet late in the season if they have 6 wins by betting on them. I'm sure they will be getting points so you can probably middle them.

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Touchdown?

he is talking about the team winning 6 or 7 games on the season
 

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FWIW, season totals fall on the number approximately 16% of the time. A half game is worth "buying" for 40 cents or less i.e., under 7 even money vs under 7'-140 is about an even bet.
Hope this helps!
 

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Vegas uses 55 to 60 cents on average to move a line 1/2 win up or down. Comparison shopping can get you out at 40 cents.

Never compromise by letting a tie become a loss.

If you like over on a play and the #'s are 7 -150 or 7 1/2 at =, do the 7. If the #'s are 7.5 and 8, I do the 8 unless I get a good price on 7.5.

The reverse happens on unders (use under 8, not 7.5, but can do under 7 vs 7.5)

ROCK THE BOOK!
GOOD LUCK!
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thanks guys. i made the play...i laid the juice and took the under 7.5. my reasoning was that only the 8 beats me. if i go into the last weekend 6-9, i win...if i go into the week 7-8 i hedge by taking chicago plus the points (they will almost certainly be a dog @ kansas city) and possibly win both ways.

i think they can concievably lose their first six games...if that happens a hedge will not be necessary.

good luck.
 

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i only put $1,200 on this. i wish i had taken out a second mortgage and bet like $10,000 because this might be a winner by mid-november.
 

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boys,i now need your advice. the bears are 7-8 after going 4-1 in their last 5 games. they will be a dog this week at k.c. the question is, do i take chicago and the points to hedge the season wins bet? i could win both ways.

i stand to win $1,200 if the bears lose the game. i really don't believe they can win at kansas city (k.c.is 7-0 at home and the bears are 1-6 on the road). my gut says to let it ride...do not hedge. but, my brain knows that i could lose the season win bet and i could possibly play the bears plus the points and win both ways.

what would you do?
 

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After that pathetic performance by KC last week I would say it's in the bag. KC will NOT lose this game. No fricken way. I expect a blowout. I guess it depends on your $ situation. If it was me I would go for the gold, if you need cash I would hedge.
 
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1. Hedge
2. Hedge with points AND with ML play
3. Hedge wahatever amount you want to GUARANTEE your profit to be. You are in a lovely position.
 

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blue,

The Bears are currently 3-0 SU vs. non-conference opponents. Only two teams have gone 4-0 vs. non-conference opponents while finishing the season without a winning record over the past 15 seasons, the 1995 Saints (7-9) & the 1997 Oilers (8-8). Neither one of those teams beat a non-conference opponent who was 12-3 though. Hope this helps.

Big Lou
 

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Blue- definitely do the moneyline hedge, take advantage of your position with a couple of hedges, its the way to play it
 

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Blue, you've put yourself in a nice situation! If I were needing the cash, or wanting to be conservative for some reason then I would put $150 on the moneyline +325. That way you would leave with around $500-$600 no matter what...I doubt Chicago will get the upset here, check and see about "if NE Pats lose and KC win situation" for home advantage in playoffs. KC will probably crush the Bears anyway!
GL!!!!
 

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